Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clemson Basketball In Talks With Standout Georgetown Guard

On Nov. 15, 2025, Clemson basketball suffered its first loss of the season to Georgetown. Losing 79-74, Clemson fought valiantly, but ultimately couldn’t keep up with the Hoyas and their red-hot shooting guard: KJ Lewis. In the outing, Lewis posted 26 points, four rebounds and an astounding five steals.

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Could 2026 be Clemson’s Best Draft Class?

CLEMSON — No modern draft class in Clemson’s football history has been better than what happened in 2019. The 2019 Clemson NFL Draft Class had six Tigers selected overall.

Chandler Morris News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Chandler Morris Makes It Official

Chandler Morris has officially declared for the NFL Draft. The Virginia quarterback – and son of Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris – announced Wednesday his declaration for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Elite-Level WR Returning to Clemson

The top player in the Palmetto State returns to Clemson this weekend. Four-star wideout Jordan Gorham (Timberland) tells The Clemson Insider he will visit on Saturday for the Spring Elite Day.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Tony Elliott Agrees to Contract Extension

Virginia has extended Tony Elliott. The former Clemson assistant – now entering his fifth season as Virginia’s head coach in 2026 – has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at UVA through the 2030 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Brownell Completes Coaching Staff

CLEMSON — It has been a busy few weeks for Clemson head basketball coach Brad Brownell, though the transfer portal officially opened earlier this week.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

In-State EDGE Visiting On Wednesday

One of the Palmetto State’s top edge rushers will be at Clemson on Wednesday. Three-star Peyton Bishop is set to visit. Bishop has transferred to Dutch Fork after playing last season at AC Flora.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Talented Portal Guard Has Heard from Clemson

With the college basketball transfer portal officially opening on Tuesday, expect Clemson head coach Brad Brownell and his staff to be on the prowl for potential additions to next season’s roster.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 8

Clemson Tigers Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

On Tuesday, April 7, the transfer portal will open, and college basketball will be changing. Every team will make necessary movements to prepare itself for a strong 2026-27 campaign next season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

NCAA Proposing Huge Changes to Eligibility Rules

The landscape across college athletics could be on the precipice of another major shift. According to a report from Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, the NCAA

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / April 8

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 8

Clemson Basketball Guard Butta Johnson Enters Transfer Portal

The Clemson Tigers lost their second player to the transfer portal on Wednesday morning, but it’s an interesting case compared to most transfers. Butta Johnson entered the transfer portal on Wednesday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Antonio Williams News / ACC Digital Network / April 8

Watch: Clemson WR Antonio Williams | 2026 NFL Draft Tape

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 8

Former Clemson Basketball Player Tanner Smith Scores Head Coaching Job At Division I Program

For head coaches, winning is usually item 1A on the priority list. But as a close second, player development and improvement is surely 1B. For Clemson head coach Brad Brownell, development has been an area of interest for almost two decades, and now, one of his former players, Tanner Smith, has developed nicely into a head coach himself.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Athleticism a Plus for Former Clemson LB

CLEMSON – Spare balls of varying sizes, extra baseball bats, and well-worn pads can be found in every nook, corner, and cranny of the Woodaz house. With two sons, Drew and Wade, that went on to play football at Clemson, the Woodaz family spent their weekends and most week nights in the 2010s at familiar fields, courts, or tracks in Tampa, Fla.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Will Clemson Take 2 Running Backs In 2026?

After not taking a running back in the last recruiting cycle, Clemson went out and signed Chris Johnson Jr. from the transfer portal. After not landing a high school back in 2026, the Tigers are intent on getting one this go around.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Can Clemson Win Another National Championship?

CLEMSON – In 1931, Clemson was getting passed in football. In its young football history to that point, Clemson had pretty good success for a program that was just 35 years old.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Another Target Off Board, More Notes

Another Clemson recruiting target has come off the board. Four-star CB Ai’King Hall (Dothan, AL) announced a commitment to Oregon late Monday. Just last week, Hall visited Clemson and picked up an offer while in town.

Tanner Smith News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Former Clemson Star Gets First Head Coaching Job

A former Clemson men’s basketball standout has landed his first head coaching job. Tanner Smith has been hired as the men’s basketball head coach for the University of West Florida, the school announced Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Clemson in Contact with Mid-Major Transfer Forward

Clemson has reportedly been in touch with this transfer forward. Lafayette transfer Christian Humphrey-Rembert has been in contact with the Tigers, among many other schools, according to a report from Transfer Tapes.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Oklahoma Officially Hires Former Clemson Staffer

As The Clemson Insider reported on Saturday, the University of Oklahoma was set to hire a former Clemson staffer. TCI reported that Lucas McKay was leaving Clemson’s staff to join the athletic department at Oklahoma.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 7

Clemson Baseball claims successful West Coast road trip

The West Coast trips have been notorious for tripping up their Eastern time zone counterparts in all sports in the newly expanded ACC, but so far, so good for the Clemson Tigers, who just completed the road trip with a much-needed series win over fellow conference foe Stanford, followed by a Monday night victory over Santa Clara.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

‘A Clemson Man Needs No Introduction,’ Even on His Path to the Draft

CLEMSON – Every year, roughly 4,000 Clemson undergraduate students–future engineers and teachers, writers and lawyers–funnel into Littlejohn Coliseum in a frenzy of anticipatory excitement.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 7

Clemson Tigers in Contact with Patriot League Transfer

It’s officially that time of year: the 15-day NCAA transfer portal is open. While more contacts are soon to be announced, college basketball reporter and analyst Jeff Goodman reported yesterday that the Clemson Tigers reached out to Loyola Maryland’s Emmett Adair.

Blake Miller News / ACC Digital Network / April 6